A structured online programme from IISc covering the fundamentals of vibration and noise control in engineering systems — from vibration analysis and measurement to noise sources, mitigation techniques, and practical applications in mechanical and structural systems.
He is a Principal Research Scientist in the Structures & Materials group of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. He obtained his B.E. and M.Tech. degrees from NITK, Surathkal, and completed his Ph.D. from IISc, Bangalore. With more than two decades of experience in academic research and advanced experimentation, his expertise lies in structural mechanics, structural dynamics, vibration and noise control, smart structures, experimental modal analysis, structural optimization, and piezoelectric-based energy harvesting. He has made significant contributions to the analysis and control of vibrations in aerospace structures, including the integration of smart materials such as piezoelectric sensors and actuators for sensing, control, and energy harvesting applications. Prof. Kandagal has published several research papers in reputed journals and conferences, actively collaborates on sponsored research projects, and has mentored postgraduate and doctoral researchers at IISc. His work bridges theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and practical aerospace applications, making him a key contributor to research and education in structural and materials engineering at IISc.
Vibration of structural systems – Dynalysis of SDOF, 2-DOF, MDOF and continuous vibration systems; eigen values and vectors estimation methods; free and forced vibration; rotodynamic analysis.
NVH measurement tools and techniques – Experimental modal analysis (natural frequency, mode shape and damping), exciters, sensors, DAQ systems, signal and system analysis, Modal Assurance Criteria and mode participation factor.
Damping estimation methods and demonstration of vibration and noise experiments on beams, plates, shells, propeller blades and aircraft models using impulse excitation, electrodynamic shaker excitation, FFT analyzer, stroboscope and mode shape animation, sound level meter and microphones.
Order analysis, Campell diagrams, water fall diagrams, vibration transfer function (VTF) and noise transfer function (NTF).
Structural vibration control elements – vibration isolation, damping, balancing, resonators and absorption; vibration and noise standards, noise and its effects, acoustic and sound field.
Noise control techniques – enclosures, shields and barriers design, silencer and suppression systems, noise level interpolation and mapping, harshness effects, measurements and solutions.
NVH parameters related to vehicle dynamics and practical case studies discussion including vibration diagnosis of transformers, two-wheelers, engines, compressors, pumps, newspaper printing machines, turbine generators and power plants.
Aeroelastic and structural studies – aeroelastic model design of missiles, crew modules, reusable launch vehicles and chimney with aerodynamic damping estimation; AVM (antivibration mount) design for cars, heavy machines and electronic equipment.
Rotodynamic and structural applications – rotodynamic analysis of DWR/Tracking antenna, EV motor, PTO shafts and engine test bed; deicing of aircraft wings with PZTs; optimal compaction of concrete pipes and box culverts; dynamic stiffness for engine intermediate casing; modal analysis of bike for ride comfort.
Advanced diagnostics and applications – AI & ML for bearing fault identification and noise diagnosis for fuel pressure regulator, bike drive sprockets, passenger car and tractor cabin, kitchen mixer grinder, seat retractor, gear pumps and electric vehicle.
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